Draw the mechanism of the slow step that occurs in both first-order substitution and first-order elimination reactions for (R)-3-bromo-2,3-dimethylpentane in methanol with heat applied. Provide curved arrows in Box 1 to depict the flow of electrons and draw the intermediate in Box 2.

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Explanation:

We are given the (R)-3-bromo-2,3-dimethylpentane and asking to draw the curved arrow which is the showing the mechanism for first-order substitution and first-order elimination reactions. We know the formation of carbocation is the rate determining step in the first-order substitution and first-order elimination reactions.

So in the (R)-3-bromo-2,3-dimethylpentane there is –Br gets removed and formed the tertiary carbocation which is more stable, so the curved arrows in Box 1 to depict the flow of electrons and intermediate in Box 2.

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adding or remove a gaseous reactant or product changes the concentrations. if the concentration of reactant or product is increased, the system will shift away from the side in which concentration was increased (i.e. if the concentration of reactants is increased, the system will shift toward the products. if more products are added, the system will shift to form more reactants). conversely, if the concentration of reactant or product is decreased, the system will shift toward the side in which concentration was decreased (i.e. if reactants are removed, the system will shift to form more reactants. if the concentration of products is decreased, the equilibrium will shift toward the products).

explanation:

1.solid

2.carbon dioxide

3.helium